weak electrical system?

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seako_916

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97 sx700 with about 5500 miles on it.

problem is that it seams like it has weak spark....i guess. lol!

symptoms are that it seams and runs like it has fouled plugs but there not. they are new. its hard starting and wont keep idling or running. along with that, the lights are real dim at low rpm's, wont keep running at idle and the hand warmers were real weak. power feels real down and kinda like a fouled plug/plugs....

this started at the end of last season and i never worked on it all summer. just cleaned the carbs and did a compression test and theres 120 lbs on all 3.

the tors is disabled and mechanically everything is sound.
i would point at the stator as the problem but dont really know how to test it.

so, i guess i need to know how to test the stator and the whole igniton/electrical system.

thanks!!!! were getin snow really soon and want to ride!
(i feel like a real idot not getting to this sooner :o| )
:letitsnow


edit: also, after diggin it out of the corner and it sitting all summer, it looks like the front shocks have blown out or leaked.
there was shock oil under the skis and drips/oil marks on the sides of the shocks. what are some good shocks on the cheap?
i did a sc10 skidoo rev skid swap last year and could use some diffrent fronts to get it closer to the rear travel. are there any longer travel front shocks out there?

thanks again!!!
 
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clean carbs, are all cylinders firing? lights are dull at low rpm and get brighter with rpm, check for wire rub through
 
I would bet highly its your stator,there known on the 97 to go early,,i'll try and dig up some info here later and post....
 
seako_916 said:
How do I test the stator?
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Ok here ya go,use the 700 stats, stator must be 70 deg when testing....

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70!!! shit im gonna have to put my heater right on the thing! lol
its like 0 in my garage!
after running the heater for 2 hours i was able to get it up to 45 last night and i just couldnt take it anymore. keeps the beer cold in the frig tho. dont even need to pug it in!

thanks tho! ill get it warm and test it tonight.
 
also, if i replace the stator, how good are the used ones out there? or should i just buy a new one?
wheres the cheapest place to get one?
 
If you go used get one off the site here,most are good guys and wouldnt sell junk,just make sure it's been tested,a new one you'll need a loan officer.

but yea it's cold with that wind har to heat the shop for sure..
 
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